Convert watts to MW
Watts to megawatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the watts to MW chart further down the page.
1 watt equals 0.000001 megawatts. Going the other way, 1 megawatt = 1,000,000 watts.
How to convert watts to MW
To convert watts to megawatts, multiply the watt value by 0.000001. You can also divide by 1000000 to get the same answer.
MW = W × 0.000001
Worked example
Convert 15 W to megawatts:
15 W = 0.000015 MW
watts to MW conversion chart
Use this watts to MW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| watts (W) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 W | 1e-8 MW |
| 0.1 W | 0.0000001 MW |
| 1 W | 0.000001 MW |
| 2 W | 0.000002 MW |
| 3 W | 0.000003 MW |
| 5 W | 0.000005 MW |
| 10 W | 0.00001 MW |
| 20 W | 0.00002 MW |
| 50 W | 0.00005 MW |
| 100 W | 0.0001 MW |
| 1,000 W | 0.001 MW |
What is a watt?
The watt is the SI unit of power: one joule per second.
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt is one million watts. Power stations, wind turbines and grid demand are all measured in megawatts.
Frequently asked questions
How many MW are in a watt?
1 watts equals 0.000001 MW. Going the other way, 1 MW is 1,000,000 watts.
How do you convert watts to MW?
To convert watts to megawatts, multiply the watt value by 0.000001. You can also divide by 1000000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 watts in MW?
10 watts equals 0.00001 MW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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